National Republican., 1887-11-15
ALpAuen's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

AIBAU0H't GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
A large audiencet OF course. Do you
imagine the presentation Of "Erminie'
could be announced, with the original
Casino cast, and not draw full houses
And II is production-artistic, unique,
perfect. Why notP Mr.. Aronson told me
last night that twas the 575th performance,
that the scenery, accessories, etc., were
trapsplanted from New York, that the
company is In constant rehearsal,
and that all the surroundings
were as familiar TO the actors
as II they were ON their native heath. And
II was apparent. Mr.. Wilson, as the pre-
mier OF grand larceny, acted with the en-
thusasm OF conscientious artist faithfully
endeayoring to create q part. His foil
Mr.. Daboll-seemed unconscious Of the
fact that he has been professional thief
for almost two years. Miss Pauline Hall
was as charming, as sweet voiced, and as
graceful as IL dependent upon this individ-
ual performance to establish the popularity
of "ErmiDie." Miss Marie Jansen was as
piquant as soubrette intent upon
making an impression. Messrs. Hal
be unconscious Of personal trans
migration, and executed their stage busi-
ness with the fidelity Of good habit. And
why should this not have been2 Was not
the familiar features Of Mr.. Jesse Williams
before themP Was there not sea Of merry
faces, now rippling with appreciation Of the
sparkling dialogue, now rising and falling
with the cadences Of sweet melody, and now
surgiDg with storm Of applause, to sub
side only when good nature responded to
repeated calls 1t was treat "Erminie"
is here for but one week. See 1t. Aud (if
you care to have q seat) would urge you
to bear In mind that play house is not an
omnibus.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
Did you ever see the "Hearts Of Oak Pn
YesP Then you know what a simple,
homely story Of rugged human nature It 10.
No' Then you have missed one OF those
sweet hours OF rest, when the flurried and
worried brain listens to the throbbings Of
true and sturdy heart. Amt Just
a.wading. In oratorical dish.water this
morning' Never mind. The "Hearts Of
for dramatic favor It Is getting to resemble
the "one-hoss shay" little, and when It's
obituary Is written the headline will have
to be, "Dlcd OF old age" But 1t is q good
play. Understand me, 1 can sec James
Herne as Terry Dennison again and again
and not weary OF the artist nor despise the
embodiment Of the sentiment.
would like to be able to say that there
were more Of the same mind. But, alas
Hearts were not trumps last night. The
foundation of the piece is excellent and tle
cast fairly good. Mr.. Herne is the same
Terry as OF old, and can say no more OF
the general performance than to promise
pictures which linger in the mind, group
Ing, in the happiest Of memories, incidents
which impart silver lining to the clouds
which shape themselves In the sunset OF
''remembrance.n
=, Now let the band waltz me down to
nARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
The grand spectacular drama, "Michael
StrogoH," was presented last night to a
full house. The Minuet Carnival Company
handles the characters, and on the whole
handles them fairly well. Not the least at
fractions OF the performance are the ballet
led by Mile. Vivo Farrand, the wire-walk-
ing OF Hewlette, and the French grotesqne
dancing by the Mauyels. The piece is
staged with Manager Haynes's usual care
and completeness; and, when consider the
scale Of prices and the fact that daily matt
nees are given, can promise you good
return for your money and an agreeable en-
tertalnment for your time. What more
can you ask9
KERNAN's THRATER.
The entertainment at this house last
night was, as usual, excellent and well
patronized. / must compliment the Ker-
mans upon the honest endeavors they are
putting forth to furnish you with high
class variety entertainments. And, by the
way, Mr.. Herman very naturally feels that
the laundering newspaper gossip is not ''do-
ing him proud"wheh he hints to the public
that the manager is tri6e loose about his
license matters. Mr.. Herman knows what
he Is about and those licenses are just as
the law requires. Mind you, amt paid
to cay this.
NOTES.
MIR. and Mrs. Jules Levy and q party Of
friends occupied box at the National last
night. In response to q large number of
calls Mr.. Levy aud his company will give
another concert with an entire change of
programme) at the National Theater next
Sunday night. On this occasion he will
perform upon the solid gold instrument
presented him by the queen Of England.
Mr.. Z. d. Price, manager for Mr. Richard
Mansfield, telegraphs me that his star
opened at the Holiday Street Theater, Bal
timore, last night In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr..
HYDE" and that he "scored q brilliant sue
cess; was received with great enthusiasm,
and created an enduring Impression
Mr.. Aronson, proprietor Of the Casino
Opera Company, called upon the President
yesterday.
Now take an umbrella -somebody's-
and go to keep little engagement l have
with Morpheus. BILLY FORD.